We come before the Father in the name of Jesus, lifting up this dear sister who is overwhelmed with anxiety, distress, and tears. The Lord sees her heart and knows her pain, and His Word reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* We pray that she would surrender her fears to the Lord, trusting in His perfect love that casts out all fear (1 John 4:18).
If her distress stems from circumstances beyond her control, we ask the Lord to grant her strength and wisdom to navigate them with faith. If there is unconfessed sin or disobedience contributing to her turmoil, we pray the Holy Spirit would convict her heart and lead her to repentance, for *"the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise"* (Psalm 51:17).
We also rebuke the spirit of anxiety and fear in Jesus’ name, declaring that *"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). May she find comfort in the truth that *"the Lord is near to those who are broken at heart, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18).
Father, wrap her in Your peace, dry her tears, and fill her with Your joy. Let her rest in the assurance that You are her refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We pray she would fix her eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of her faith, and not on her circumstances.
If this sister does not yet know Jesus as her Savior, we urge her to turn to Him today. There is no peace apart from Christ, for He alone is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). *"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved"* (Acts 16:31). It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and receive His comfort.
We commit her to You, Lord, trusting that You will calm her heart and renew her strength. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.